Welcome To Our New Website

Welcome to Veterinary Ramblings brand new website! We have spent a long time putting this together so that you can find the best information about our guests and episodes.

In each guest page, you can find out about our guests specialisims and interests. You will also find a link to their own websites/social media pages/books etc.

In each episode page, you can watch short clips from the show and find all of the different ways to listen/watch the full episode.

If you would like to contact us, please select ‘Contact’ at the bottom of any page or follow the link on our ‘About Us’ page. Last but not least, you can browse our article and blog posts to learn about whats coming up in Veterinary Ramblings future!

RELATED Episodes

Protecting People, Protecting Animals with Dr Paula Boyden

February 19, 2026

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Dr. Paula Boyden, newly appointed Fellow and leading voice on animal and human welfare. The discussion focuses on the Links Group, a registered charity highlighting the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse, and the difficult, often

Ethics at the Edge of Veterinary Medicine

February 5, 2026

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Julian Hoad and Mike Brampton are joined by Polly Taylor to discuss veterinary ethics and the limits of modern medicine. Centred on the idea that “just because we can doesn’t mean we should,” the conversation explores difficult treatment decisions, experimental procedures, defensive medicine, and the

New Year Episode with Mike & Julian

January 23, 2026

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Julian Hoad and Mike Brampton debate the value of pre-anaesthetic blood tests for young, healthy animals, questioning whether they genuinely improve care or are driven by defensive medicine and rising corporate pressures. They also discuss increasing veterinary costs, the real financial pressures on practices, and

London Vet Show Special: Stand J09 and Beyond with Mike & Julian

November 14, 2025

We’re warming up for the London Vet Show with a mix of conference wisdom and classic chaos. Mike talks super-cuffs and reliable readings, Julian drops a 60-second CPD on making the most of your day and together they dive into exhibit fatigue, greener shows, and the joy of good kit

Building Better Veterinary Conversations With Arlo Guthrie

November 7, 2025

This week we’re joined by Arlo Guthrie – publisher, community builder, and unapologetic critical thinker. From cake factories and cockpits to founding VetNurse.co.uk and VetSurgeon.org, Arlo explores how the profession communicates: the fragmentation of social media, AI’s confident mistakes, and practical rules for writing online with clarity and respect. We

Breaking Bread and Beating Burnout with Mark Johnston

October 31, 2025

This week we’re joined by Mark Johnston, former equine anaesthetist, digital innovator, and mental health advocate. From his early years in Newmarket to leading research on anaesthetic risk, Mark talks openly about burnout, reflection, and rediscovering balance beyond the profession. We explore the evolution of Vetstream, his work supporting Ukrainian

RELATED ARTICLES

Exotics or NTCAs: What should you call the ‘weird’ pets?

February 8, 2023

You may have heard us mention these types of animals on Veterinary Ramblings before: they include hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and many other small furry friends – often called ‘exotic’.

But why do we call them exotic? Is this term really accurate? And what does it mean for owners of these animals?

Veterinary Ramblings Season 15: Get to know our new guests!

January 24, 2023

The new season of Veterinary Ramblings is here, and starts this Thursday! If you’re a regular listener, you know that this podcast has become the go-to show for veterinary professionals. This year they’ve got some exciting guests lined up—you won’t want to miss it!

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